Oyster Mushroom Fried Chicken
 
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This vegan fried chicken recipe might just be one of your next favourite recipes you won't have to give up. Although there are many ways to make vegan "fried chicken", using mushrooms adds just more flavour and natural textures to your modified "meat".
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 5 servings
Ingredients
Dry Mix
Wet Batter
8-10 large oyster mushroom clusters
Optional dips
Instructions
  1. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a cast-iron or deep pan until it reaches 375F, or use a deep fryer. Place a write rack into a lipped baking sheet, repeat with a second wire rack.
  2. In a medium-size bowl whisk together; ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour, panko bread crumbs, ½ cup corn starch, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried basil, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tbsp dry mustard powder, 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, ½ tbsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp white pepper, 1 tsp MSG or 1 tsp sea salt.
  3. In a second medium-size bowl, whisk together; 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, ¼ cup corn starch, 1 tsp celery salt & 1½ cup water.
  4. When the oil is ready to go, dip the oyster mushroom clusters first into the wet batter, then into the dry, making sure it's thoroughly coated, pressing with your hands to get the flour to adhere in a thick layer. Lay them onto the wire cooling rack to rest.
  5. Working in batches, place the mushrooms clusters into the hot oil using tongs, and fry 2-3 mins per side until they're golden brown and crispy. Then, place them onto the clean wire cooling rack allowing the excess oil to drip off. Repeat with remaining mushrooms.
  6. Serve on their own or with dipping sauces of your choice.
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2022/03/07/how-to-turn-oyster-mushrooms-into-fried-chicken/